Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are two strikingly different sisters. On their father's death, the Estate goes to their brother John who, encouraged his his wife, goes against his father's wishes of looking after his sisters and step-mother. They retire to a cottage in Devonshire, but not before Elinor and Edward Ferras become mutually attracted. In Devonshire Marianne falls desperately in love with John Willoughby, an attractive but unprincipled man. Each sister discovers that their suitors have become engaged to other women and the story centres on the different way they cope with this distress. All ends well, however, when Edward is released from his engagement and can marry Elinor, and Marianne is won over by an old admirer.
By:
Jane Austen Edited by:
Linda Jennings Imprint: Puffin Classics Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 232g ISBN:9780140378504 ISBN 10: 0140378502 Pages: 336 Publication Date:27 June 1996 Recommended Age: From 2 to 12 Audience:
Children/juvenile
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12+ years
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Jane Austen (1775-1817) was modest about her own genius but is one of English literature's greatest and most admired writers. She is the author of Sense & Sensibility, Pride & Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion.